Cigar-packer



No. 623,634. Patented Apr. 25, I899. J. H. SNYDER.

CIGAR PACKER.

(Application filed Dec. 21, 1897.)

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ilwrrnn STATES JOHN H. SNYDER, OF CANTON, ILLINOIS.

CIGAR- PACKER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 623,634, dated April 25, 1899.

Application filed December 21, 1897. Serial No. 662,803. (No model.)

T0 at whom, it may concern.-

Be it known that 1, JOHN H. SNYDER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oanton,in the county of Fulton and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful 1m provements in Cigar-Packers; and Ido hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, refer ence being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification.

This invention relates to improvements in cigar-packers, and has for its object to provide a cheap, efficient, and durable means for compressing a number of cigars into small 'space, whereby they may beinserted in a body within a box.

A further object of this invention is to provide means for packing cigars rapidly, thereby reducing the expense of the labor.

The invention consists in the general construction and arrangement of the parts to be hereinafter described and claimed.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a general perspective of my improved cigar-packer. Fig. 2 is a perspective of one end with the plunger and adjustable guide removed, showing the manner of engaging the holding-screw and nut by means of which the adj usting-block is secured in position. Fig. 3 is a perspective showing the under side of the guide-block and plunger, illustrating the means by which the plunger is held from lateral movement. Fig. 4 shows in perspective the plunger and guide-block, illustrating the operating-lever in its forward position.

Like letters of reference refer to corresponding parts.

A indicates the main body of the packer,

comprising the base a, the side b, and end 0. I11 the base, at the open end, (seen in Fig. 2,) there is cut a slot d, lying parallel with and adjacent to the side I), and over this slot, constructed to extend the entire width of the base, is the guide-block B, through which the at the center thereof, the dovetailed sliding block g, arranged at right angles to-the plane of the plunger and fitting within the dovetailed groove 72 cut in the under side of the guide-block. This construction furnishes a support and guide for the plunger, by means of which it is held substantially in a .plane parallel with the plane of the opposite end 0 and directly at right angles to the plane of the side I).

movable end or plunger C, I provide a crankwheel D, journaled upon the pin at a point substantiallyin the center of the guide-block B, to which the journal-pin is secured. This crank-wheelhas either secured to it or formed integral therewith the crank-arm E, at the outer free end of which the knob Z is provided, whereby the crank is operated, and at apoint eccentric to the pin there is pivoted the connecting-rod m, which has its opposite end also pivotally connected to the outer face of the plunger 0. This latter connection is preferably made by mounting the block at upon the plunger adjacent to its lower edge and midway between its two ends and engaging the end of the connecting-rodm by means of the pivot 19. Thus it will be seen that as the crank-arm isoperated, causing the crank to turn upon its pivot 7c, the connecting-rod 'm is forced forward by virtue of the eccentric connection, thus forcing the plunger to the position indicated in Fig. 4. Should it be desired, a series of holes 1 may be provided in the upper surface of the adjusting-block or extending therethroug'h, as desired, adapted to receive a stop-pin, by means of which the final movement of the plunger 0 maybe regulated.

From the foregoing the operation of my invention will be readilyunderstood. Assuming the parts to have been assembled to occupy the position indicated in Fig. 1, and that the distance from the adjustable head 0 to the fixed end 0 when the crank is in the position indicated in Fig. 4 is equal to the length of the cigar-box to be filled, a light tape is first placed over the frame, extending from one end to the other, upon which the cigars are placed. When a su fficient quantity has been inserted a block of any suitable material (not shown) is held upon the top of the cigars and As a convenient means for operating the the crank-wheel D turned until the plunger has been forced toits innermost position. In this condition the packer, cigars, and top board are inserted within a suitable press, (also not shown,) in which they are subjected to a downward pressure for a suitable length of time, and when sufficiently compressed the cigars may be removed by raising upon the ends of the tape, lifting the entire bulk of cigars out of the packer, whence they may be placed in the box.

It will be obvious that should it be desired to adjust the packer so that a quantity of cigars may be packed for a box or boxes of odd sizes the plunger may be readily moved to its proper position by loosening the thumbnutfand'shifting the guide-block until the proper position has been secured, whereupon the nut is again tightened and the device is again in condition for use.

It will be evident to those familiar with the art that some slight modifications may be made in the general construction and arrangement of the parts without materially affecting the results, and I desire to have it understood that, although I prefer the construction shown, 1 do not limit myself thereto.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. In a cigar-packer, the combination of the main frame, comprising a base, a fixed side and end; a guide-block adjustably mounted upon one end of said base; a plunger forming a movable end to said frame; a crank and crank-arm pivoted upon said guide-block; and a connecting-link between said plunger and crank whereby the movement of said crank causes said plunger to move toward and from the opposite fixed end, substantially as described.

2. In a cigar-packer, the combination of a frame, comprising a base, a fixedside and end, said base having a slot formed therein at one end parallel with and adjacent to said fixed side; a guide-block mounted upon said base; a bolt and thumb-nut arranged to extend through said slot and guide-block whereby said guide-block is adjustably held in position; a plunger forming an adjustable end opposed to said fixed end; means for supporting and guiding said plunger; acrank pivoted upon said guide-block; and a connecting-rod between said crank and plunger, substantially described.

3. In a cigar-packer, the combination of a frame A, comprising the base a, fixed side I), and fixed end 0, said base having a slot d, cut therein; the guide-block B arranged to extend across said base over said slot; screw 0, and thumb-nut f, arranged to pass through said guide-block and slot d, whereby said block is adjustably held in position; the plunger 0, adapted to form an adjustable end opposed to said fixed end 0; means for supporting and guiding said adjustable end; a crank-wheel D, having a crank-arm secured thereto, and the connecting-link m, pivoted to said crank eccentric to the crank-pin, and having its opposite end pivoted to said plunger, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN H. SNYDER. Witnesses:

CHAS. SALISBURY, HARRY C. HARTLEY. 

